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Sari
GirlFinnish, Hebrew· “Finnish form of Sarah; princess”
- Meaning
- Finnish form of Sarah; princess
- Origin
- Finnish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- SAH-ree
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #8,784
- US babies 2025
- 12
- Best rank
- #1,310 (1956)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Sari
Sari is a Finnish and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “Finnish form of Sarah; princess”.
Sari is the Finnish form of Sarah, the Hebrew name meaning princess. It was one of the most common girls' names in Finland in the middle and later twentieth century. It is said SAH-ree. The name is also a Hungarian pet form of Sarah, and in Hebrew Sari is used as a nickname. In English, sari is the name of the draped garment worn by many women in South Asia, which gives the name a second association in the United States. Sara and Sarah are the familiar forms, and Sari keeps their meaning in a two-syllable shape.
Popularity over time
Sari first appears in US Social Security records in 1912. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,310 in 1956, and the most babies received it in 2007, when 66 were named Sari. In 2025, 12 babies were named Sari, and it ranked #8,784 nationally. That is 60% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #5,654 in 1920, #1,569 in 1950, #2,179 in 1980, #3,870 in 2000, #4,015 in 2010, and #8,784 in 2025. Of the 3,372 US girls named Sari since records began, 15% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 487 babies. Since 2010, 396 more have been named Sari.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Alley, Gracy, Giavonna, Jamira, and Fabiana.
Gender, sound and spelling
About 96% of US babies named Sari over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Sari is usually pronounced SAH-ree, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with S and ends in “-ri”.
Middle names for Sari
A few middle names that flow with Sari: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sari
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sari mean?
Sari is a Finnish and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “Finnish form of Sarah; princess”.
What is the origin of the name Sari?
Sari has Finnish and Hebrew roots. Sari is the Finnish form of Sarah, the Hebrew name meaning princess.
Is Sari a popular name?
Not especially. Sari ranked #8,784 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Sari a boy or girl name?
Sari is mainly a girl's name. About 96% of US babies named Sari over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Sari?
Sari is usually pronounced SAH-ree. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings